Jan Norris: Food and Florida

All summer long, kids ages 8-14 can get in on a cooking camp at the Cooks Institute for Young Chefs at Cooks Inc. in Abacoa.

Chefs John Carlino and Allan Doherty, both professional chefs, teach youngsters kitchen basics, including safe food handling and sanitation, basic prep and cooking techniques and making healthy food choices. Popular cuisines are the focal points – Italian, American, Mexican and French.

Kids learn to make a three-course meal (and have lunch each day), with the week culminating in a Graduation Lunch for them and a guest.

Classes are $250 per child, and begin on Mondays, with Aug. 10 the last week of classes.

Cooks Institute for Young Chefs

• Cook’s Inc.,  1209 Main St. (in Abacoa), Jupiter
• Cost: $250 per week per child; ages 8-14 accepted
• Classes held Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Registration required; class size limited
• Contact information and class calendar: phone 561-429-8020; web site, www.abacoacooks.com

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